Is there going to be a windshield kind of thing or will you just have a fresh breeze as you're flying?

i agree... the wood is an Oak vernier that is epoxied to an aluminum backing. that was then sanded down to about 50% of its original thickness (about an 8th of an inch to start with) then we painted on 12 or 13 really thin layers of clear lacquer with good wet sanding between each coat with a high grit sand paper. you should see it for real... its GORGEOUS.

and yes. their is a windshield

in the first picture its on the fuselage in the open position and in the last couple its on the floor under the right wing.

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Originally Posted by t-ramp

Nice plane. I can't imagine how much fun it would be to actually fly one.

I'd be scared to fly something that I built, though.

flying is the second most fun thing i have ever done i love it. my favorite place EVER is about 1000 feet up about 30 mins before dusk.

Dad and i have been building cars and stuff for years and we are VERY meticulous when we build something that we will be putting our selves in danger in. and then the FAA requires ALL home built aircraft (in the US) to get inspected for "air worthiness" so if its not safe they wont let us fly it. but it is.... one of dads friends is a retired inspector and he has been looking over our shoulders for almost the entire build.

but yea... between that, getting ready for school, and some personal stuff my time is pretty much ALL taken up... and the time thats not i just dont want to move XD

in other news im thinking about buying THIS with some of the funds that i set aside for sleeving... my 19in (square *shudder*) monitor is dieing on me so i want to replace it as a Christmas present for my self

thoughts? i never really looked at monitors as i just grabbed w/e was around in my house/work/friends houses for less than 50 bucks XD (i just got rid of my last CRT about 6 months ago after the blue gun exploded. that was scary... electrical fire in your room is scary....

i agree... the wood is an Oak vernier that is epoxied to an aluminum backing. that was then sanded down to about 50% of its original thickness (about an 8th of an inch to start with) then we painted on 12 or 13 really thin layers of clear lacquer with good wet sanding between each coat with a high grit sand paper. you should see it for real... its GORGEOUS.

and yes. their is a windshield

in the first picture its on the fuselage in the open position and in the last couple its on the floor under the right wing.

flying is the second most fun thing i have ever done i love it. my favorite place EVER is about 1000 feet up about 30 mins before dusk.

Dad and i have been building cars and stuff for years and we are VERY meticulous when we build something that we will be putting our selves in danger in. and then the FAA requires ALL home built aircraft (in the US) to get inspected for "air worthiness" so if its not safe they wont let us fly it. but it is.... one of dads friends is a retired inspector and he has been looking over our shoulders for almost the entire build.

but yea... between that, getting ready for school, and some personal stuff my time is pretty much ALL taken up... and the time thats not i just dont want to move XD

I see, so what's the most fun thing you've done then?

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in other news im thinking about buying THIS with some of the funds that i set aside for sleeving... my 19in (square *shudder*) monitor is dieing on me so i want to replace it as a Christmas present for my self